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D i f f e r e n t i a t e d Instruction In the Classroom. Presented by: Tamara Morris. Today’s Meet Go to www.todaysmeet/DL2014 and sign in. You can post questions, comments, etc. This page will be available for one month . Agenda. The What/Why of Differentiation
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Differentiated Instruction In the Classroom Presented by: Tamara Morris
Today’s Meet Go to www.todaysmeet/DL2014 and sign in. You can post questions, comments, etc. This page will be available for one month
Agenda • The What/Why of Differentiation • The Process of Differentiation • Instructional Strategies
Learning Objectives KNOW the key concepts of differentiated instruction UNDERSTAND why differentiation is important BE ABLE TO use the concepts to further you learning in the PDIC Center.
Schools today are educating the most diverse student population ever to the highest standards ever. Do you agree or disagree with this statement-why?
What is Differentiated Instruction? A strategic way to look at lesson design and instruction.
Differentiation is….. A way of teaching in which teachers proactively modify the curriculum, teaching methods, resources, learning activities, environment, and student products to address the needs of individual students and/or small groups of students to maximize the learning opportunity for each student in the classroom. *Tomlinson, et. al.
Principle Guided Approach Learning EnvironmentCurriculum Assessment Instruction
Key components of Differentiated Instruction • Pre-Assessment • Environment • Content • Process • Product/Assessment
Differentiation improves the match between a learner’s characteristics and the components of the curriculum
They have varied interests…… • But, they may not tell you!
How do I begin to differentiate? One destination. Many paths!
Simple Pattern • Teachers can differentiate: • Content • Process • Product • Environment • According to a student’s • Readiness • Interests • Learning Style
Readiness, Interests, Learning Profile I have never heard of this before I’ve heard of this, but I am not sure how it works I know this and how to use it What is your favorite subject? Why? What is something you can do really well? What do you do in your spare time? • I learn best when… • I watch someone show me how • Hear someone tell me how • Try to do it by myself
Differentiated instruction is about quality instructionQuality instruction is about quality relationships
Non-Negotiables for Differentiated Instruction • Supportive Learning Environment • Continuous Assessment • Hi Quality Instruction • Respectful Tasks • Flexible Grouping
You have been asked to write a jingle for the company Dare to Differentiate! • The jingle must communicate the following: • What is differentiation? • Why they should differentiate • Benefits of choosing to do so Each group has 10 minutes to create and chart their jingle.